Predation and disturbance both have the following similar effects on community structure
A) They both inevitably increase the number of coexisting species
B) At high disturbance and predation intensity, the number of species increases
C) At modest disturbance and predation intensity, the number of predatory species increases
D) At modest disturbance and predation intensity, the number of competing prey species increases

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At modest levels, both predation and disturbance can reduce the dominance of competitive species, thereby allowing more species to coexist by increasing niche availability. This can lead to an increase in the number of competing prey species as they are less likely to be outcompeted by a single dominant species.

Predation and Disturbance Both Have the Following Similar Effects on Community